Cleared Traditional

K790498 - LISS REAGENT

K790498 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for LISS REAGENT by Fisher Scientific Co., LLC. It is a Class 2 Hematology device (product code KSG) cleared through the Traditional 510(k) pathway after a 21-day FDA review.

K790498 · Fisher Scientific Co., LLC · Hematology device
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K790498 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LISS REAGENT. Classified as Media, Potentiating For In Vitro Diagnostic Use (product code KSG), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Fisher Scientific Co., LLC (Mchenry, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on April 3, 1979 after a review of 21 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Hematology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 864.9600 - the FDA hematology device framework. The Traditional 510(k) pathway establishes clearance through substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device, without requiring clinical trial data.

Device pattern: Fast-track predicate clearance. Standard predicate reliance. The short review cycle indicates strong predicate alignment - the FDA found sufficient equivalence without extended technical review.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K790498 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received March 13, 1979
Decision Date April 03, 1979
Days to Decision 21 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel Hematology (HE)
Summary -
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
92d faster than avg
Panel avg: 113d · This submission: 21d
Pathway characteristics
Predicate-based equivalence. No clinical trials required.

Device Classification

Product Code KSG Media, Potentiating For In Vitro Diagnostic Use
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 864.9600
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Hematology devices follow this clearance model.

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